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PAINTING THE BODY
* Note: Please read this entire section and plan your paint
job before beginning.
• BUYING PAINT
The body supplied with your model is molded from clear poly-
carbonate so that it will be lightweight and durable. It should be
painted on the underside so that the color will not be scratched
off while running.The best way to paint the body is by using
thinned paints sprayed through an airbrush or spray gun. If you
do not have these tools, the next best way is using spray can
paints. Whatever paint you use, be sure that it is made for painting
Lexan
®
and polycarbonate. Other types of paints and solvents can
attack the body material and cause it to appear foggy.
• PREPARING THE BODY
The body must be washed thoroughly with dish soap and
water to remove any grease or oil (i.e. fingerprints) which may
keep the paint from adhering to it. Dry the body completely with a
soft, lint-free cloth. Be careful using paper towels on the outside
of the body, as they can scratch the plastic. Do not cut out the
body until after it is painted.
Use the supplied adhesive tape masks to mask the windows.
Mask off any stripes or custom effects with either masking tape
or special tape made for striping. This special tape is available
from automotive paint supply stores and will
provide sharper edges than masking tape.
For easy, custom-colored striping, automo-
tive pinstriping tape can be applied to the
inside of the body and painted over. Be sure
that all of your tape and masks are fully
pressed down (burnished) so that the paint
will not run or bleed underneath.
Usually, the darker colors are painted first,
followed by the lighter colors. If your paint
scheme would be easier to mask by cover-
ing the dark areas and spraying them last,
be sure the lighter colors are opaque
enough to prevent the darker color from
showing through. Lighter colors can be
backed with silver to help make them
opaque.
• SPRAYING THE BODY
Read the directions on your bottle or can of paint and shake,
mix, or thin the paint, as required. It is very important to avoid
breathing the paint vapors, as they are extremely harmful. Spray
the paint outdoors in well-ventilated areas only. Apply the paint to
the body sparingly and in light coats. Be patient! Let the paint
dry fully in between coats. This will prevent accidentally smearing
wet paint. Take extra care when masks are being removed. After
the body is completely painted, remove the peel coat from the
outside of the body.
• ENGINE COOLING
Notice how the back of the body has been cut to allow cooling and
access to the engine. The windshield should be cut out as shown to
allow cooling air to reach the engine head. A small opening between
the rear body mounts has been cut out for the EZ-Start connector.
• DECALS
You are now ready to apply the decals. The decals have been
die-cut for your convenience. Test the position of the decals
before applying them to the body. Once the decals have been
applied, they cannot be removed without damaging them. You
can spray the body with window cleaner before applying the
decals. This will allow you to re-position them. Once positioned,
squeegee the cleaner from under the decal. The decal will
adhere when it dries. If you have air bubbles in the decals,
puncture the center of each bubble with a sharp pin and push
the air out. If you have creases along the outer edges of a decal
(especially when applied to curved surfaces), use a hobby knife
to cut along the top of the crease and overlap the edges.
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION
Every effort has been made in component design and material
selection to make your T-Maxx as durable as possible. Because the
model is intended to be a hobby-class model and operate at a
much higher level of performance than a “toy,” no warranties can
be expressed or implied relating to the longevity of the parts. Parts
will wear out and require replacement. If any part of the model
appears to be defective, or incorrectly assembled when it is new
(before it is used), it will be repaired or replaced at Traxxas’ discretion.
This warranty will not cover damage from wear, abuse, neglect, crash-
es, or water.
The radio system that is provided with the ready-to-run models
is covered by separate warranty on a separate page (included in
your documentation package). The radio system warranty does not
cover water damage. Due to the special nature of the TRX Pro.15
engine, it is also covered by a separate warranty page provided with
your model.
Traxxas reserves the right to make changes, modifications, and
improvements to this product without notification, and which may
not be reflected in these documents. Upgrades and improvements
are not necessarily retroactive. Traxxas may not provide improved
or updated components free of charge for models built prior to any
change in specification.
• TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
If it has been determined that your model is somehow defective,
return it to Traxxas with a note describing the problem, and a copy
of the purchase receipt or invoice. Do not return to Traxxas without
first speaking with a service technician, toll-free, at 1-888-
TRAXXAS. Drain all fuel and remove all batteries. Remember that
the warranty only covers brand new products which are defective
right out of the box. All other service will be estimated on an indi-
vidual basis.
Be sure to include a return address and a daytime phone number.
MAIL OR SHIP TO:
Traxxas
1100 Klein Rd.
Plano, Texas 75074
For technical assistance regarding your model,
call 1-888-TRAXXAS (872-9927),
972-265-8000 (outside of the U.S.A.),
or E-mail Traxxas at support@Traxxas.com
For orders and other information,
call 972-265-8000 or fax 972-265-8011.
